These four new laws are among 78 the governor has signed since First Lady Tammy Murphy made improving maternal health a ...

Sepsis scores are not validated in pregnancy; delays increase mortality. If intrauterine infection is suspected, induce ...

Maternal vaccines are safe, effective, and one of the simplest ways to give your child the healthiest start possible. To ...

Gov. Phil Murphy said the new laws are part of an effort to make New Jersey “the best state in the nation to deliver and ...

Prevention, screening, and vaccination are vital for managing infection risk during pregnancy due to altered maternal immunity.

A South Carolina midwife who lost her life to a cause she devoted an entire career to is reigniting a national conversation ...

Of the pregnancy-related deaths that occurred in 2021 and 2022, committees found 91% could have been prevented.

Breastfeeding may lower mothers' later life risks of depression and anxiety for up to 10 years after pregnancy, suggest the findings of a small observational study, published in the open access ...

The maternal mortality rate among Black women in the U.S. is significantly higher than the overall rate, highlighting the impact of systemic racism and maternal care deserts.

Official data found there were 252 maternal deaths from 2022 to 2024, which is 20% higher than the rates from 2009 to 2011.

In a nation with the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, Dr. Janell Green Smith’s death is a ...

Dr. Janell Green Smith advocated for Black people giving birth and just days into the new year, she died while giving birth to her first child.